U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran amid ongoing conflict
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Scott Bessent, Ali Madanizadeh, Iran Revolutionary Guards
Middle East / Strait of Hormuz
August 25, 2026
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The U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions on 60 individuals, entities, and vessels. An oil tanker was struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vowed to fight back against the sanctions.
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